Stop Making Sense

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August 5 – Stop Making Sense (1984)
NR | 88 min | Concert Film
Stars: David Byrne, Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir

Director Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of The Talking Heads in this concert movie shot at the Hollywood Pantages Theater in 1983. The band's front man, David Byrne, first appears on an empty stage, armed with only an acoustic guitar, and is gradually joined by bassist Tina Weymouth, drummer Chris Frantz, keyboardist Jerry Harrison and a cadre of backup singers as they perform the band's hits, culminating in an iconic performance featuring Byrne in an enormous suit.